Legal Question in Criminal Law in Georgia

Criminal restitution to victime of auto accidents in State of Georgia

I need information regarding victims' restitution in a car accident under Georgia law. What would I be responsible for paying that my automobile insurance would not cover? I need to know the types of CRIMINAL restitution (not civil which would have to be claimed by a law suit).


Asked on 9/23/97, 8:00 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Patrick A. T. West Ohio Ticket Defense Patrick A. T. West, Attorney at Law

Criminal restitution

Criminal restitution is ordinarily within the discretion of the judge who sentences the miscreant who caused your injuries. If there is a presentence investigation, the probation officer should contact you to see what your damages are/were.

I would advise contacting Attorney Bobby Moore in Atlanta

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Answered on 9/23/97, 11:44 pm
Michael Flinn Law Offices of T. Michael Flinn

Criminal restitution in Georgia

Restitution in Georgia entitles the victim to the same damages that he could recover in a civil suit. If you have insruance that covers the civil damage suit, it probably covers th restitution. There are other aspects of probation like supervision fees and community service that may cost the offender something.

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Answered on 9/25/97, 10:54 am


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